F. v. F., (1977) 3 A.R. 216 (TD)

JudgeMoore, J.
CourtCourt of Queen's Bench of Alberta (Canada)
Case DateMarch 17, 1977
Citations(1977), 3 A.R. 216 (TD)

F. v. F. (1977), 3 A.R. 216 (TD)

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C.F. and P.F. v. Ca.F., Ce.F., B.W. and E.W.

Indexed As: F. v. F.

Alberta Supreme Court

Trial Division

Judicial District of Calgary

Moore, J.

March 17, 1977.

Summary:

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Family Law - Topic 1889

Custody of children - Considerations in awarding custody - Capacity of parents - Contest between the natural parents and relatives of the natural parents for the custody of a two year old girl - The natural parents had serious marital problems - The natural father was imprisoned for six months for criminal activity and had a poor work record which all resulted in financial problems - The natural father's sister and her husband were granted custody of the two year old girl in the interests of the welfare of the child. (Alberta Supreme Court, Trial Division)

Cases Noticed:

McGee v. Waldern and Cunningham, [1971] 4 W.W.R. 689, folld. [para. 20].

McKee v. McKee, [1951] A.C. 352, folld. [para. 21].

Counsel:

Brian P. O'Leary, for the applicants;

William Z. Brown, for the respondents.

The judgment of the Alberta Supreme Court was delivered by MOORE, J., at Calgary, Alberta on March 17, 1977.

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